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Henselmann Family History

Henselmann Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Wesselmann, Engelmann, Hanselman, Hennemann, Henkelman, Kesselman

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Where is the Henselmann family from?

You can see how Henselmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Henselmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Henselmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Henselmann families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Henselmann's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Henselmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Henselmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Henselmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Henselmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Henselmann census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 61 immigration records available for the last name Henselmann. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 108 military records available for the last name Henselmann. For the veterans among your Henselmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Henselmann lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1983, in the United States, Henselmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Henselmann in 1978 was 53, and 86 in 1983.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Henselmann ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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